A Sedgwick County inmate who had chronic medical issues prior to incarceration became unresponsive in the medical clinic at about 1:18 p.m. September 16, 2017. After immediate medical attention from onsite staff and responding EMS personnel, the 47 year old male was transported by EMS to a local hospital and was pronounced dead shortly before 3:25 p.m. The preliminary cause of death is unknown pending an autopsy.
The Kansas Bureau of Investigation and the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Investigation Division were notified. The identity of the inmate is Sean C. Decker and his family has been notified of his passing. Mr. Decker was being held in the Sedgwick County Detention Facility on felony charges.
The Sedgwick County Detention Facility has currently booked over 17,022 persons in 2017. This is the third in-custody death for 2017.